Doncaster Race 3 - Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
This looks a novice hurdle that will be full of future winners. TORMUND GIANTSBANE (4) has caught the eye on every start including a good win at Carlisle. Managed to keep fresh since latest outing and brings huge potential. QUAY ITEM (2) was able to build on an encouraging debut to score a month ago at Plumpton when winning a maiden hurdle by 6L. Looks to have plenty of ability and may prove hard to beat. SLEEDAGH (5) continues to do well without winning. Likely to come up slightly short again though will give a bold show. SUNSET BOULEVARD (3) disappointed when debuting for this stable three weeks ago. Not to be ruled out.
Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 75kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished third in a small field at this track on November 28 over 4200m, 7 len behind Matty's Getaway carrying 71.5kg at $2.50. Second-up favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 6 len Plumpton on January 26 over 4100m slow going defeating Catch On Me with 72.5kg at $2.10 in a hurdle. Sure to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/01/2026 | 59 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72.5kg | 5:11.21 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 28/11/2025 | 398 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Doncaster | 4224m | Good Soft | Freddie Gordon | 71.5kg | 4:58.41 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/10/2024 | 174 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/13 | 05/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 75kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after nine months finished 14th of 15 starters at Kempton Park on February 2 over 4200m, 90 len behind Reckless Spending carrying 75.5kg at $51. Previously second-up finished fifth of 7 starters at Bellewstown on April 12 over 3419m, 14 len behind Coyote Spirit carrying 76kg at $3.80. Definite chance. Each-way chance with added fitness.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 02/02/2026 | 247 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 75.5kg | 5:17.32 | 5-15-14 | 0 |
| 90.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/05/2025 | 49 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4425m | GY | Sean O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:22.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2025 | 37 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | J Townend | 76kg | 4:13.07 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $3.75 |
| 8/18 | 06/03/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | P W Mullins | 76kg | 3:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 75kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign 4 in a small field at Sandown Park in the G2 Winter Novices' Hurdle December 5 over 4000m, slow track; 12 len behind No Drama This End carrying 71kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Carlisle November 2 over 4020m slow track defeating Intosomethinggood carrying 70kg at $3.50. Should be primed to run well.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 05/12/2025 | 33 | G2 OPEN 4U | $143,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:13.75 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 02/11/2025 | 325 | HDLE 4U | $30,440.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 5:07.30 | 7-4-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 12/12/2024 | 57 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 4:05.97 | 8-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 16/10/2024 | 200 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 4:07.31 | 11-11-11-11-4-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Kimble P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean O'connor | 71.5kg | 5:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 72kgs
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Racing well. Last outing finished third in a small field at Musselburgh on January 31 over 4800m, 8 len behind Absolutely Doyen with 70kg at $9.50. The run before finished second of 11 runners at Ayr on January 2 over 4100m, slow track; 12 len behind Kings Champion carrying 70.5kg at $4.50. Fought on last time. Hard to fault on his best form.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | HDLE 5U | $45,370.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 70kg | 5:53.03 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/11 | 02/01/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Jack Power | 70.5kg | 5:08.14 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 03/12/2025 | 43 | MHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 6:13.59 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/10/2025 | 179 | MHDLE HUNT 46 | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Soft | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 5:24.61 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/13 | 25/04/2025 | 138 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,230.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 71kg | 3:59.45 | 8-7-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/12/2024 | 43 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $1.00 |